NORWALK — Police used spike strips to end a high-speed car chase on Interstate 95 involving a Norwalk fugitive.

Police said the pursuit began in Norwalk around 10 a.m. Wednesday when officers observed a man designated as an escapee by the Division of Parole and Community Services.

Police said Kenneth Mims, 22, of Couch Street, was being followed by a lone officer awaiting backup when he realized he was being tailed and headed onto I-95 south, speeding off at a high rate of speed.

The chase continued through Darien and into Stamford, where state police successfully deployed spike strips near Exit 9.

Mims was taken into custody charged with reckless driving, engaging police in pursuit, first-degree reckless endangerment and driving under suspension. He was remanded to custody and given a court date of April 18.

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